The fan-shaped edges of the scales. Originally fukurin is the term to describe a decoration of gilt edges for saddles and sheaths

Fukurin is the way the flesh between the koi scales form a net pattern. When Koi are small, the space between each scale is too narrow to form this pattern. As koi grow, the space between the scales becomes wider and creates the Fukurin.

2019年7月8日 · Marginal variegation is called Fukurin 覆輪. This is when the variegation forms two parallel stripes along the edges of the leaf. This type of variegation is sometimes described in western horticulture as marginata.

2004年11月29日 · Fukurin is the cuticle of the skin which appears as a line drawn in a ring around a scale. The name was taken from the term Fuku (meaning to "cover" or "wrap") and Rin (meaning "scale"). (definition by Mamoru Kodamo)

2008年9月10日 · The definition is: Fukrin is the guanine content of the skin surrounding the scale. Since guanine is found 'naturally' in mutation skin, the concentration of that material within the dermis and epidermis tends to be a line bred thing.

According to Shigetaka Sasaki, the Japanese have recognized seven classes or types of leaf variegation. FUKURIN means a bordering of clothing or tools, so FUKURIN is marginal variegation. Having broad cream or yellow bands along both leaf margins. SHIMA means stripe; SHIMA-FU is the most common type of variegation.

Neofinetia falcata Suruga Fukurin 駿河覆輪 is a beloved fukiran variety noted for its strong marginal striping and vigorous growths; an excellent bloomer, as well. Mature, multi-growth plants are potted Japanese style in moss.

2014年12月3日 · Fukurin is something that develops in koi as they get older and bigger. It isn't seen in small or young koi, as it is something that a koi doesn't have, but can develop. Not all koi will develop fukurin skin, but in the cases where it does appear, it is usually in koi of three years or older, and over 60cm.

2005年10月7日 · Fukurin [foo-koo-rihn], litterally: margin. Combination of skin and scale when a) the middle layer skin grows from under a scale to partially cover an adjacent scale, or b) when the upper-layer skin of a scale grows to partially cover an adjacent scale.

2024年6月30日 · Fukurin is a term I've only heard used in koi that refers to metallic fish which often have a gap of skin between scales. It's sometimes thought to refer directly of the lustre of a metallic koi. Obviously it may have another meaning I …